Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has been under the type of spotlight few NBA rookies ever face. All of his exploits have been covered tirelessly by reporters and even news of his haircuts led to push notifications on some mobile apps.
Some of that attention would have been on Ball no matter what, because he’s a prominent rookie being lauded by the high-profile Lakers as their next franchise leader. But some of it is also because of the constant antics of his outspoken father, LaVar Ball.
Whatever the reason for the attention, it’s seemed very clear that few, if any rookies, have ever dealt with as much publicity and as high of expectations in their first season.